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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Peru

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United States vs. Peru - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.33 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Peru.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.88 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 6.17 PLN (1.65 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Peru.

21.88 PLN
6.17 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.95 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 3.99 PLN (1.07 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Peru.

8.95 PLN
3.99 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.63 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 32.08 PLN (8.56 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Peru.

78.63 PLN
32.08 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.43 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 33.63 PLN (8.98 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Peru.

67.43 PLN
33.63 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.26 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 19.42 PLN (5.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Peru.

65.26 PLN
19.42 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 59.94 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 20.7 PLN (5.52 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Peru.

59.94 PLN
20.70 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.03 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 6.08 PLN (1.62 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Peru.

12.03 PLN
6.08 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.76 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 7.91 PLN (2.11 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Peru.

17.76 PLN
7.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.72 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 8.66 PLN (2.31 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Peru.

14.72 PLN
8.66 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 93.62 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 62.86 PLN (16.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Peru.

93.62 PLN
62.86 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.64 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 2.95 PLN (0.79 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Peru.

10.64 PLN
2.95 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 7.36 PLN (1.96 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 54% lower in Peru.

16.00 PLN
7.36 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.6 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 26.69 PLN (7.12 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Peru.

62.60 PLN
26.69 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.68 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 4.9 PLN (1.31 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in the United States.

4.68 PLN
4.90 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.61 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.58 PLN (0.96 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Peru.

14.61 PLN
3.58 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.97 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 3.85 PLN (1.03 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Peru.

19.97 PLN
3.85 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.96 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.18 PLN (0.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Peru.

15.96 PLN
3.18 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.79 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 4.54 PLN (1.21 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Peru.

30.79 PLN
4.54 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.64 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 26.9 PLN (7.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 20% lower in Peru.

33.64 PLN
26.90 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.41 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.93 PLN (1.05 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Peru.

23.41 PLN
3.93 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.37 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.86 PLN (0.76 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Peru.

9.37 PLN
2.86 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Peru - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.46 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Peru.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.55 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 10.24 PLN (2.73 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Peru.

19.55 PLN
10.24 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.49 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 3.18 PLN (0.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Peru.

10.49 PLN
3.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.97 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8.28 PLN (2.21 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Peru.

29.97 PLN
8.28 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.46 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 15.52 PLN (4.14 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Peru.

37.46 PLN
15.52 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.95 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 20.7 PLN (5.52 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Peru.

44.95 PLN
20.70 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 374.62 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 103.48 PLN (27.62 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Peru.

374.62 PLN
103.48 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.65 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 15.52 PLN (4.14 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Peru.

93.65 PLN
15.52 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.24 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.14 PLN (0.57 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 74% lower in Peru.

8.24 PLN
2.14 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Peru - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.07 times less for fuel in the United States than in Peru.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.55 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 3.36 PLN (0.9 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Peru.

3.55 PLN
3.36 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.44 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 4.1 PLN (1.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in the United States.

3.44 PLN
4.10 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Peru - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.63 times more for transportation in the United States than in Peru.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 483.25 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 64.79 PLN (17.29 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Peru.

483.25 PLN
64.79 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.3 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.07 PLN (0.55 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Peru.

10.30 PLN
2.07 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.38 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 28.46 PLN (7.6 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Peru.

112.38 PLN
28.46 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.97 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 6.21 PLN (1.66 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Peru.

6.97 PLN
6.21 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.86 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 10.35 PLN (2.76 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Peru.

16.86 PLN
10.35 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Peru - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 67.43 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 25.87 PLN (6.91 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Peru.

67.43 PLN
25.87 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 368.1 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 142.86 PLN (38.13 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Peru.

368.10 PLN
142.86 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.35 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 50.59 PLN (13.5 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Peru.

142.35 PLN
50.59 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Peru - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.86 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Peru.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 14237 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1960 PLN (523.23 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Peru.

14 237 PLN
1 960 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 8917 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1313 PLN (350.55 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Peru.

8 917 PLN
1 313 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 26576 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3662 PLN (977.59 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Peru.

26 576 PLN
3 662 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 15387 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2563 PLN (684.21 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Peru.

15 387 PLN
2 563 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Peru - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.46 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Peru.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 53487 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7948 PLN (2121.72 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Peru.

53 487 PLN
7 948 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 34746 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5717 PLN (1525.98 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Peru.

34 746 PLN
5 717 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Peru - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 11.29 times higher than in Peru.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22466 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1990 PLN (531.33 USD) in Peru. The average salary is 91.1% lower in Peru.

22 466 PLN
1 990 PLN

Hotels

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United States vs. Peru - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

389 PLN
215 PLN

Two stars

548 PLN
166 PLN

Three stars

731 PLN
310 PLN

Four stars

945 PLN
726 PLN

Five stars

2 251 PLN
1 648 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Peru: 20 cities, 487 hotels

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